Biography of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
| Full Name | Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 9, 1985 (age 39 years) |
| Birthplace | Evaton, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Education | – BA Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand (2004) – PhD in Political Science, University of the Witwatersrand (2017) |
| Political Party | Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) |
| Political Positions | – Member of the National Assembly since 2014 – First official spokesperson for EFF (resigned in 2020) |
| Career Highlights | – Known for his vocal role in the EFF and parliamentary disruptions – Advocated for economic freedom and accountability in South Africa |
| Notable Events | – Ejected from Parliament in 2015 and 2016 for disrupting President Jacob Zuma’s addresses – Involved in controversies including alleged assault at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral and Clicks Protests incident |
| Controversies | – Alleged assault of a police officer in 2018 – Criticized for defending harassment of a female journalist during the Clicks Protests |
| Awards | Named the Most Influential Young South African for 2017 |
| Personal Life | Married to Mmabatho Montsho |
Early Life
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi was born on May 9, 1985, in Evaton, Gauteng. His political consciousness was sparked in 1992 when his uncle was jailed by the apartheid police for involvement in liberation activities. Ndlozi’s own involvement in politics began during his time at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he was active in youth movements and international solidarity causes.
Political Career
Ndlozi joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and was elected to the National Assembly in 2014. He was also the first official spokesperson for the EFF until his resignation in 2020, replaced by Vuyani Pambo. Known for his fierce critiques of the ruling party, Ndlozi has been involved in several high-profile parliamentary disruptions, notably against former President Jacob Zuma.
Education and Achievements
Ndlozi completed his undergraduate studies in humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2004 and earned his PhD in Political Science from the same institution in 2017. He was named the Most Influential Young South African for 2017.
Personal Life
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is married to actress Mmabatho Montsho.
The couple is known for their public presence and engagement in various social issues.